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Managing Overhead Costs: Financial Strategies for the African Doctorpreneur
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Overhead costs are the indirect expenses that are required to keep a business running, but are not directly tied to the production or sale of a specific product or service. These costs are typically ongoing expenses… Continue reading
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Maximizing Patient Retention: Practical Strategies for the African Doctorpreneur
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA As a doctorpreneur, you understand that patient retention is a key aspect of building a successful healthcare business. By maintaining long-term relationships with patients, you can not only provide better care but also grow your business… Continue reading
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The Power of Negotiation Skills for Doctorpreneurs: Growing Your Healthcare Business In Africa
Hamza Asumah, MD,MBA By definition, Doctorpreneurs are medical professionals who venture into the world of entrepreneurship with the goal of improving and expanding healthcare services. As a doctorpreneur, you are not only responsible for providing exceptional medical care but also… Continue reading
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE HOSPITAL BUSINESS OF THE AFRICAN DOCTORPRENEUR?
Hamza Asumah, MD. MBA In Africa, managing a healthcare business can be challenging due to factors such as limited resources, lack of infrastructure, and a high demand for healthcare services. However, one critical factor that can contribute to the success… Continue reading
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THIS IS WHY PRIVATE HOSPITAL BUSINESSES COLLAPSE IN AFRICA?
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Private hospitals in Africa face a number of challenges that can make it difficult for them to remain financially sustainable. These challenges include a lack of access to financing, high operating costs, and competition from public… Continue reading
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EFFECTIVELY MANAGING HEALTH INSURANCE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DELAYED INSURANCE PAYMENTS IN YOUR HOSPITAL BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Health insurance AR, also known as healthcare accounts receivable, is a term used to describe the amount of money owed to a hospital or healthcare provider by health insurance companies for the services they have provided… Continue reading
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REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR HOSPITAL BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the process of managing the financial aspects of a hospital or healthcare facility, from patient registration to final payment collection. It encompasses all administrative and clinical functions related to the capture,… Continue reading
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PRICE TRANSPARENCY AND SETTING UP PRICE OF SERVICES IN YOUR HOSPITAL BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Price transparency in a hospital business refers to the practice of providing patients with clear, accurate, and comprehensive information about the prices of healthcare services before they receive care. Price transparency enables patients to make informed… Continue reading
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WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE EXPANDING YOUR HOSPITAL BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Private hospital expansions in Africa are a growing trend as the demand for quality healthcare services in the continent continues to increase. Many private healthcare providers are expanding their operations to meet the needs of a… Continue reading
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WHY YOU MAY WANT TO OUTSOURCE OPERATIONS OF YOUR HOSPITAL BUSINESS IN AFRICA
Hamza Asumah, MD, MBA Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third-party service provider to perform specific tasks, functions, or processes that were previously handled in-house. The service provider is usually an external organization or an… Continue reading
